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Do you believe that a walk in the woods is the perfect remedy for most of your problems? You are not alone! Scottish doctors started prescribing open-air activities as treatments for their patients.<\/em><\/h4>\n

Since last 5 October<\/strong>, the benefits that nature offers to mankind have been recognized once more. Where? In Shetland Islands<\/strong>, in the north of Scotland. Thanks to the positive outcome of last year\u2019s experiment, it was signed a convention that allows doctors to prescribe open-air activities as real treatments<\/strong> as a remedy.<\/p>\n

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Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK, photo by orangebry on Flickr<\/div><\/div>\n

A partnership project between National Health System Shetland and Royal Bird Protection Scotland allowed the launch of this venture. NHS<\/strong>, the national health service of the UK, and RSBP<\/strong>, a no-profit organization for the preservation of nature, found a meeting point. Now all the 10 GP surgeries across the county can prescribe the so-called \u201cNature Prescriptions<\/strong>\u201d.<\/p>\n

Nature Perscriptions as remedy to live better<\/h2>\n

The project aims to the recognition of the physical benefits<\/strong> that people gain from the contact with nature. From reducing blood pressure, to lowering anxiety levels, the various advantages coming from the surrounding environment help us be happier<\/strong>. As we have already told you, nature positively affects the development of our cognitive skills<\/a><\/strong>!<\/p>\n

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Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK, photo by Mathew Bailey on Flickr<\/div><\/div>\n

\u201cWhenever you open your front door you can hear or see some kind of natural delight\u201d, says Karen MacKelvie<\/a><\/strong>, of the RSBP Scotland. Nature was surely a major source of inspiration<\/strong> of this project. Karen and her colleagues designed the leaflets<\/a> that were distributed to the local doctors, describing every activity proposed.<\/p>\n

Why not let nature help us?<\/h2>\n

A life in the open air helps us reducing the risk of dangerous diseases, such as tumors, diabetes and ictus. It also helps people who suffer from anxiety, insomnia and depression to improve their psychological conditions. \u201cThis is free and easily accessible<\/strong>\u201d reminds us doctor Chloe Evans<\/a> <\/strong>of the Scalloway Health Centre.<\/p>\n

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Shetland’s Atlantic puffins, photo by Harold Moses on Flickr<\/div><\/div>\n

From now on, Scottish doctors can prescribe birdwatching<\/strong>, hikes and walks<\/a> or football matches to speed up the recovery of their patients. Then, if it is true that the best way to live healthier and happier is staying in contact with nature, what are you waiting for? Book your next green holiday<\/strong>! You could even enjoy the wild landscape of the Shetland Islands, staying at Burrastow House<\/a>. It\u2019s the perfect place to try all the good advice<\/strong> of the local doctors!<\/p>\n

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Cover photo of Mathew Bailey on Flickr<\/em><\/p>\n

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